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Mock Sides: Original Scripts for Workshop ActorsA SMALL WINDOW OF TIMEWritten byDavid Dalton & Chad Schnackel<strong>Page</strong>s: 2+Characters:Gary, 25+Christy, 25+Synopsis:Gary just wants to relax with his wife, Christy, at hisfavorite c<strong>of</strong>fee shop, but Christy has a very urgent missionto accomplish instead.PERMISSION FOR USEEducational Use: YOU HAVE PERMISSION to use this script foracting classes & workshops, general auditions, auditionworkshops, school entry auditions, school scholarshipauditions, personal practice, and school related competitionswhere no monetary awards or prizes are given.Film or Video Productions: YOU HAVE PERMISSION to film orvideotape a perfor<strong>man</strong>ce <strong>of</strong> this script for the purpose <strong>of</strong>demonstration (demo reel or show reel) as long as thewriter's names appear in the film/video credits in thefinished production.Expansion/Development/Film Festivals: YOU MUST OBTAINexpressed written permission from the <strong>MockSides</strong>administrators (writers David Dalton & Chad Schnackel) toexpand or develop this script into a short film, feature, orany sort <strong>of</strong> episodic series for commercial use or for entriesinto film festivals and competitions where a monetary awardor prize is <strong>of</strong>fered, in which case, monetary compensation maybe required by the writers.NOTE: Most film festival organizations and their sponsors maynot even allow a produced video/film <strong>of</strong> this script to beentered, since there may already be produced versions <strong>of</strong> thisscript by others, making it an "unoriginal film". Werecommend you commission the writers <strong>of</strong> this script to createoriginal content for your use only.Copyright © 2010 www.mocksides.com
Mock Sides: Original Scripts for Workshop ActorsINT. COFFE SHOP - DAYGary sits at the table reading a newspaper, occasionallysipping his c<strong>of</strong>fee. He waits for his wife to return from thebathroom.After a few moments, Christy returns. She sits with a look <strong>of</strong>urgency on her face. She wants to interrupt Gary, but waitspatiently until he is done reading.Christy occupies herself with her Mocha drink. She opens thelid and scoops out the whipped cream and licks the spoon. Shecontinues to stare at her husband. Gary looks up and finallynotices her mood.GARYHow’s your mocha?CHRISTY(whispering) It’s time.GARY<strong>Time</strong> for what?CHRISTYI’m ovulating.GARYYou’re what?CHRISTYWe need to get back home and ...you know,give it try.GARYNow? Can’t it wait until after we haveour c<strong>of</strong>fe?CHRISTYIt’s small window <strong>of</strong> time. We can’t letthis pass.GARYI’m sure nothing’s going to change in tenminutes.CHRISTYTen minutes? It’s going take anotherfifteen minutes get home, then at leasttwo minutes to get undressed, and Godknows how long for you to get, you know...ready.Copyright © 2010 www.mocksides.com(CONTINUED)
Mock Sides: Original Scripts for Workshop ActorsGARYI don’t remember the doctors mentioning asmall window <strong>of</strong> time.CHRISTY(a little louder)It’s a small window! The doctor said itwas the window <strong>of</strong> optimal conception.GARYWhat about my window?CHRISTYYour window?GARYYes, you know it takes me a little timeto ..you know.CHRISTYOh, for god’s sakes! I’ll prep you on theway home.A stranger steps up to their table briefly and asks...STANGERExcuse me, are you done with that paper?GARYSorry, I haven’t time to read it yet.Christy yanks the paper from Gary and hands it to thestranger.CHRISTY(to the stranger)Here yo go. Have a nice read.The stranger leaves.CHRISTY(no longer concerned with hervolume)Let’s go! Now!GARYI’m telling you, I’m not in the mood.CHRISTYI’m giving you three seconds to get <strong>of</strong>fyour ass and get moving.What?GARYCopyright © 2010 www.mocksides.com(CONTINUED)
Mock Sides: Original Scripts for Workshop ActorsOne...CHRISTYGARYYou’re threatening me? You think that’sgoing to get me in the mood?Two...CHRISTYGARYLook, If you just let me finish myc<strong>of</strong>fee, I promise to give it to you ingrand measures...Three!CHRISTYChristy grabs Gary by the arm and leads him up and out <strong>of</strong> theseat. Now she yellsENDCHRISTYYou are ready whether you like it or not,buddy! Now get moving. The clock’sticking! We’re making a baby right now!CUT TO:Copyright © 2010 www.mocksides.com
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